This lesson will go into the major divisions of all living organisms based on taxonomy. It will show students how to classify different organisms based on common characteristics. Overview of lesson, including: where it fits in unit, what are key ideas and what will students be doing.
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Rhode Island Department of Education
Lesson Plan
Lesson Title: Classification of Species
State Standards: GLEs/GSEs
National Standards:
Context of Lesson:
This lesson will go into the major divisions of all living organisms based on taxonomy. It will show students how to classify different organisms based on common characteristics.Overview of lesson, including: where it fits in unit, what are key ideas and what will students be doing.
Opportunities to Learn:
Depth of Knowledge
Prerequisite Knowledge
Plans for Differentiating Instruction
Accommodations and modifications
Environmental factors
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